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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

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A majority of homeowners must sell their current home before they can qualify for a mortgage on their next home due to federal lending requirements around debt-to-income and down payments. Lenders want to consider who owns the client relationship and which brand is front and center in the transaction.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

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And as a loan officer (LO), why should I care? A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. Fannie Mae’s Value Acceptance + Property Data program and Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR waive the traditional appraisal requirements for qualifying loans.